Maintenance Manager / Dedicated Technician

Position Summary

Serve as the dedicated maintenance representative for the Air 7-managed Bombardier Global Express based at JVY. Responsible for day-to-day aircraft upkeep, dispatch support, maintenance planning and budgeting, and oversight of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. A primary objective is to sustain high dispatch reliability through proactive maintenance management, early identification and resolution of discrepancies, and close coordination with flight operations, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor, update, and manage aircraft maintenance status using approved computerized maintenance tracking systems and permanent aircraft maintenance records; verify compliance with applicable inspection, airworthiness directive, life-limit, and maintenance requirements.

• Ensure aircraft maintenance is accomplished in accordance with applicable 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, and 135, Air 7 procedures, and approved or acceptable maintenance data, as applicable.

• Perform and coordinate routine aircraft servicing, inspections, troubleshooting, minor repairs, and day-today upkeep within the scope of the technician’s qualifications and authorizations.

• Attend all scheduled departures and arrivals at the JVY home base; coordinate with the flight crew regarding aircraft condition, servicing, discrepancies, and dispatch readiness. Maintain flexibility for irregular flight schedules.

• Coordinate promptly with flight crews and the Director of Maintenance on discrepancies, deferred items, scheduled maintenance, and operational impacts.

• Develop proactive maintenance plans and schedules for inspections, component changes, modifications, and aircraft upgrades; coordinate downtime with Operations and the owner’s representative to minimize disruption to aircraft availability and dispatch reliability.

• Prepare and maintain maintenance budgets, forecasts, work scopes, estimates, and cost tracking for scheduled maintenance and proposed upgrades; review vendor quotations and invoices.

• Arrange and oversee maintenance performed by external providers, including on-site attendance during significant scheduled maintenance events; monitor quality, schedule, scope, discrepancies, and return-to service documentation.

• Coordinate AOG troubleshooting, parts, technical support, service providers, and recovery plans with an emphasis on safe, efficient return to service; travel to off-base locations when necessary to support or oversee AOG resolution.

• Keep aircraft maintenance schedules and work-in-progress information current in applicable company systems and provide timely status updates to the Director of Maintenance and other stakeholders.

• Coordinate maintenance records, parts traceability, and documentation of completed work; review recurring discrepancies and aircraft maintenance history, identify emerging reliability concerns, and recommend preventive or corrective actions to reduce unscheduled downtime.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Skills and Qualifications

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic Certificate in good standing required.

• Demonstrated hands-on Bombardier Global Express maintenance experience required; familiarity with Global Express aircraft systems, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance practices.

• Ability to meet applicable FAA-mandated drug and alcohol testing program requirements.

• Possess and use a personal set of basic aircraft hand tools.

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, and standard productivity applications.

• Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance tracking and recordkeeping platforms such as CAMP, CMP, Flightdocs, and related company systems.

• Strong planning, budgeting, vendor-management, communication, and independent problem-solving skills; demonstrated commitment to high dispatch reliability and ability to work effectively with flight crews and management.

• Availability for variable work hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and short-notice AOG response as operational needs require.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree desirable but not required.

• Bombardier Global Express factory maintenance training highly desirable.

Experience

• Prior corporate/business aviation maintenance experience required, including direct Global Express aircraft experience.

• Experience coordinating scheduled maintenance events, third-party maintenance providers, maintenance records, and AOG support strongly preferred.